Restoring The Ugliest Vaughan Ball Peen Ever!

[@RightOnJonCrane]

You are working that magic John! Looks great! Yes the video where Mr. Pete goes to the hammer factory is a great one! Tubal Cain is a KZbin legend! One of the greats.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Jon! Lyle is a fantastic person in real life, he is a wealth of knowledge too! =D

[@patjohnson3100]

Thanks for the tip. I've watched alot of Mr Pete's videos, and they are very educational, not to mention fun. Missed the Vaughan factory tour, so I went back and watched it. Very interesting. I have Vaughan, Estwing and Stanley hammers. Thanks

[@thomasthompson6799]

Great that you saved and refined the nice little Vaughn ball peen hammer. Reshaping the facets and saving the handle gave it a new and respectable life. Must have been a Monday hammer. Excellent work!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Now it's a proper Tuesday hammer! -=D

[@choppermike3329]

That hammer was polished so well I could see your reflection cranking the handle of the Dake. Nice job John!

[@NitroMaxOriginal]

' When You have a Dake you just gotta play with it....' 😂😂😂

[@richardross7219]

When I see rough tools like that, I wonder if it was WWII production where it had to be rushed. When I was a Tenderfoot my old man gave me a WWII hand axe. It was very rough and painted OD. It was ugly compared to the Plumbs. Somebody stole it and I wasn't even upset. I still have the entrenching tool that Dad gave me 58 years ago. The "Dake", the difference between men and boys is the size and cost of our toys. Good Luck, Rick

[@johnkelley9877]

What a transformation! It looks great. I have to admit that I am looking forward to the cooler seasons too. Thanks for sharing this.

[@RandomRestore]

Absolut wonderful to see how you bring it back in service. Nice result John!!!

[@jayhiz3514]

Nice job on that hammer, those handles always look so amazing

[@wireworks616]

Great restore. Looks beautiful. Picked up an old Billings ball peen a couple weeks ago thats need a make over.

[@357magdad]

Great tutorial! Chuck was upset about you grinding away the maker's mark, but he's more of a purist than I am!

[@ScoutCrafter]

I was so disappointed with that casting it was like sweet revenge! 😂😂😂. Maybe it was a second?

[@carldelawter8900]

Chuck might have been upset he didn't Flitz it instead of so much grinding??! But, a hammer THAT ugly doesn't deserve a name!

[@carldelawter8900]

I think SC outta take his letter punch set & label the hammer : Scoutcrafters 2020.

[@AaronBelknap]

What a turnaround on that hammer!! I like the very slight angle on it too as you mentioned in another video. I'm really liking that gun stock stain. Your flap wheel skills are awesome. I hope with more practice, I can be that good! I need a Dake, a metal lathe and.... and..... Beautiful hammer!!

[@timeflysintheshop]

It is fun to remember how you find youtube channels. I started at Engel's coach shop. In one of his thank you videos, he showed a beautiful polished auto wrench with red accents sent to him by Scoutcrafter. Dave Engels recommended Scoutcrafter's channel so I checked it out. Then in one of Scoutcrafter's videos he recommended Mr. Pete, 357Magdad, and Tool Addict. I do watch youtube recommended stuff sometimes, but most of my subs are from recommendation of the people i am already watching. Its a community thing.

[@ScoutCrafter]

James- You are so right, we find people by accident almost and after a while you swear you know just what they are like. I love that about KZbin.

[@jimnaden5594]

I found Engel's Coach Shop when I clicked on a video about making wooden buckets but the man kept rattling on about pretty much nothing. I noticed a recommendation to the side for a video about making a 1,000 pound wagon wheel. Clicked on that and was hooked and drawn into watching the Borax wagon project. Like you I have found several channels from Dave's recommendations which have branched out to several others such as This Old Tony, Abom79 etc. Always like to learn something new, or ways to improve on methods I thought I had perfected. There's always room for improvement.

[@NashRathbone]

The head was a right mess but you soon sorted it out, very nice 👍 My late father used to use the other style of metal wedges I have seen you using in the past, it would be nice to think I had some of them amongst all the screws and nails I got from him.

[@g-palloyd3600]

“I don’t usually save junk!” Chuckle! Come on, John , even you know you would save chewing gum wrappers if you thought you might need one some day! LOL! LOL! Keep em coming, buddy. We love it!

[@sarahhardy8649]

They do come in handy, ask McGyver. 😂😂

[@g-palloyd3600]

@@sarahhardy8649 ....Lol! Good point!

[@notchagrandpa8875]

I save all my chewing gum wrappers they always come in handy when it's time to dispose of the chewing gum can't blame me next time you step in chewing gum.

[@g-palloyd3600]

Notcha Grandpa , yeah, that is a great one! Hadn’t thought about it in years, but mamma would require us to do so! LOL!

[@paulbeaumont2911]

Spot on, and I agree fully, if you’re whaling away, you’re hammer isn’t big enough! There’s no issue than can’t be solved with a good hammer, it’s purely down to correct selection!

[@lewiemcneely9143]

10/4, Pal! Don't force it! Get a bigger hammer and if a hammer can't fix it, it has to be an electrical problem! GBWYou John CS!

[@ScoutCrafter]

😂😂😂😂👍

[@mrbenmall]

Some days you just get the itch to work on a hammer. I have a weakness for vises. Beautiful job.

[@timeflysintheshop]

Now about the hammer... You did a great job as usual. You took a junky worthless hammer and made it into something of value. I think there are about 20,000 people who want it, now that its been touched by the master's hand! Idea! If you are still feeling like doing a hammer project, find one with a handle you can put in the lathe and turn it to be like one of those "palm swell" handled hammers that the tool addict likes so much!

[@ScoutCrafter]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@jackthompson2132]

You made that look great John. I’m kind of a hammer guy myself, I guess it’s because they are fun to do. I agree that handle did seem pretty long. Thanks for sharing.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Jack- I tend to choke up on most of my hammers and even more on ball peens... Looking back I should have cut the handle last after the seating. 😃👍

[@phillipjones1412]

Beautiful job done. Would enjoy seeing some wizard tool restorations. You don’t find many wizard tools anymore. My grandfather used to get his at old western auto store and yes USA made and still around today functioning well. How about a wizard socket set at ratchet restoration. John it would just be nice to see your collection of wizard tools. Also would love your intellect on who manufactured them, when they went out of business. You’re the man that can definitely draw my undivided attention in the basement of yours. Great stuff my friend. Rob from the Ozarks in Missouri.

[@ScoutCrafter]

We don’t see many Wizard tools east of the Mississippi. 😃👍

[@RobertSiwik1968]

You definitely did it justice. I love the gunstock finish. I have learned that if the head does not have the script "wear safety goggles" then it is pretty old. Nice video!

[@philipchandler330]

Thanks so much. I have some old tools that need the TLC. I'll be using your fine training.

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

Well done Scout, it looks like two different hammers.

[@gardener123ful]

John: I use Linseed on all my tool handles inside or outdoor usage, Linseed Oil gives the wood a little bit more flexibility, plus you can always finish over the Linseed oil w/paint or Varnish or Tung Oil.

[@ScoutCrafter]

When I was in my 20's I linseed oiled everything! I went thru gallons! However it's a dirt magnet and I like my restored tools to look good for a while! LOL

[@wmpaulminder5995]

Thanks for the Vaughn craftsman connection

[@JohnDaker_singer]

John, what do you do with all of these restorations? I find that as I progress, friends and family ask for the tools I’ve restored. I gladly share them with them. My guess is that you’ve got a massive stockpile of old tools turned into art that you’re hanging on to. Nobody has that many friends and family. Maybe you could do a video of your completed tool restorations and how you store them?

[@ScoutCrafter]

John- The funny thing is as you know I am planning (🥴) a move and every so often I put 10 or 15 restorations in a box and store them- I have no idea where anything is!!! 😂😂😂

[@hiker1392]

Nothing creeps me out more than that little hand. 😂

[@unwired1281]

You think the hand is creepy think about how tiny the............. glove must be. LOL

[@ScoutCrafter]

LMAO!!!!

[@davidhelmuth5707]

50’s up there , must be nice. We are still in the mid to upper 80’s here. Florida. The land of the eternal ride! 🏍👍😬

[@AmericanCoinHunting]

Thanks John , that was just in time ,and very helpful . As I started to do a hammer today . Mine is a recent Garage sale pick up, and it is even even worse shape than yours. Mine has been beat up ,rusted out , and I even noticed weld splatters on it.I normally don't restore tools I use , but this one is a great canidate , and just the right weight for my shop.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Dave- Sometimes Those difficult Restorations become favorite tools! 😃👍

[@rawbacon]

Probably the guy's first and last day working at Vaughan.

[@ScoutCrafter]

LOL- I was thinking maybe this was made just before they changed the stamping does and sold as a second?

[@notchagrandpa8875]

I'm pretty sure that hammer was made when vaughan was still being made by hand in the old blacksmith shop instead of the mass production factory.

[@ironhead65]

Fixing the hammer, using a hammer reminds me of the three Stooges. Moe to Curly "what are you doing? Curly "I'm saying a saw in half with a saw...see?"

[@ironhead65]

Should have been: sawing a saw in half with a saw...see?

[@MrDoeboy356]

Monday hammer lol.

[@joeblan9426]

John ,I have a Vaughn hammer that I used for over48 yrs., but the look of mine was a lot sharper! Great hammers ,maybe that one was made on Monday?Haha! Great job on that hammer, made it look better than factory! GOD Bless!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Joe- I love Vaughan hammers... I can't believe this got by!

[@jacksshed2450]

Great hammer! You really rescued it!

[@johnwhitlock1144]

I have an ugly hammer just like that. I like the longer handle because I use mine as a tire thumper on my big rig. Thanks for the tutorial. I need to replace the cheap handle it came with because it is splitting and now I know how.

[@danielgrenier3288]

Love the Dake! Thanks for sharing your fun.

[@stevef8993]

You're a real master of the angle grinder getting those facets so nice. And who doesn't like an opportunity to use/see the Dake in action. Great job all around!! I'm sure Vaughan would thank you for removing their name.👍😀

[@ScoutCrafter]

I would have kept it but there was dimpling around the area so it looks better without it. 😃👍

[@357magdad]

I just watched the Mr. Pete hammer factory tour video. I found the stacked leather handle process and the polishing robots the most interesting!

[@ScoutCrafter]

I love that video! Also the Channellock factory tour! (Not by Mr. Pete)

[@unwired1281]

I think Chuck is to magdad as Dake is to scout. The show ain’t over until they’ve made an appearance. Keep them coming you guys!

[@joeelsner6607]

Very well done, beautiful work!

[@LLjean-qz7sb]

Don't think you're the only one that saves Chinese Food container wire!!!! This 70yr. old granny saves this plus other strange things like screw on soda bottle tops(for ant traps), coated wire that comes on fresh broccoli or swiss chard etc., they are much longer than reg twist ties and those fasteners that come on loaves of bread, used for frozen veggies in bags that you don't use the whole bag! Lots of things have uses "out of the box"! God Bless!

[@ScoutCrafter]

I think our parents lived thru the depression and taught us well!

[@zipshed]

Turned out very nice....very much a keeper and user now!

[@brianmcguire5005]

Great job and great technique!! Love it!

[@nicholashernandez1494]

I've been hanging axes for my company for awhile now. I use a large Stanley clamp to put the wood wedges in. I dont have a dake so I can have that much fun lol

[@ScoutCrafter]

Nicholas, Pressing in a wedge seems so natural where hammering them in can lead to a mishap! Ask me how I know? =D Thanks!

[@adude7050]

Great video. I have been eye balling a Vaughn California Framer for a while.

[@kathieharine5982]

I like the color of the handle as it came out. Just right.

[@Ricopolico]

C"mon, Scout, don't be so coy. that hammer turned out far better than just "respectable". In fact, it's so respectable, I'm shamed into reviving the Vaughan which I keep at my bench.

[@ScoutCrafter]

I have a older Stanley Ball peen that the facets are perfect, it makes me wonder what happened here? CSI- My shop

[@Ricopolico]

@@ScoutCrafter The most used hammer I have is the ugliest. It's a shopmade 2# copper hammer. When my buddy, Tommy was still alive, he worked in a heavy machine shop at a steel mill. The hammers were cast in the foundry, then the toolroom would fit the handles. When I got an engine lathe, Tommy drop off a fresh one saying,"You'll need this." How right he was!

[@glengrossnickle4985]

Nice restoration. It was a sad little hammer now it's turned into a very nice keeper. Makes me think of the ball peens I collected over the years.

[@ScoutCrafter]

They are such attractive hammers.... Non threatening! =D

[@leebrewer1190]

Fecet-nating job John. Enjoyed the guest appearance by the Dake!

[@RRINTHESHOP]

I can't believe you keep useless stuff. Mr. Pete is great, we a are good friends. Great save on the hammer, it would even look good in my shop. Thanks Scout.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Randy- I really enjoyed watching you and Lyle at Stan's event... He really appreciated you hooking him up!

[@frankg3072]

Excellent restoration!👍

[@vaughanwarburton9623]

Great hammer -- I'm gonna tell!!! My Mrs maiden name is Vaughan---- your for the high jump---- ha ha great video 👍

[@rok1341]

Purchase , Bob's your uncle , the pointer , and the Dake all in one video. Yes please

[@ScoutCrafter]

LOL!!!!!!!!!!

[@dbl6gun45]

satisfying project-satisfying video, great job!

[@saigaking]

Wow that was a shocker must have been closing time ha ha Amazing finish scout love the simple handle hammer came up Great Vaughan would be proud great video scout god bless take care 🗽👍👏🙏🇳🇿🇺🇸

[@tonylenge424]

I saw the Mr. Pete video, very good! Thanks

[@ScoutCrafter]

It’s interesting to see that factory! 😃👍

[@johnkrasinski2093]

I like the shorter handle on the ball peen hammer. Nice job!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Me too John! I'm always choking up on my lighter hammers!

[@alexstools]

Looking great, I was just working on a ball peen hammer handle too! Believe me that hammer is so much more ugly then yours. But it's a challenge and makes great practice (I think LOL). The video where Mr Pete visits the Vaughn factory is one of my favorites too!!

[@timeflysintheshop]

I have saved the wires from the chinese takeout. They are pretty close to perfect for hanging things to spray paint. They already have a hook on each end! I will tell ya what i have saved more of us the wire from the Jiffy pop that you use on the stove. My kids love the Jiffy pop popcorn. Its fun to make, and when they are done, i just unbend the lip of the aluminum pan and the wire handle comes right off with a big loop on it. I have more than I'll ever use at this point, but it seems such a waste to throw it out. Our recycling center is now very particular to only get cans. ☹️

[@ScoutCrafter]

James Jiffy-Pop is awesome! Still one of the best popcorns out there! =D

[@tango-bravo]

You should get your own electro etch for these projects where you remove names or there are no names to begin with!

[@peterjames2580]

I'm inspired to do an old Stanley framer, thanks for the show!

[@wyattoneable]

The results are very satisfying.

[@billlink7116]

It does look like it had a rough life, but it seems to have had an even rougher birth. 😩

[@joeheilm]

That is the best looking ugly hammer in the world 🤣. Great stuff! Cheers

[@MadStiles]

Amazing transformation John!

[@SkyForgeVideos]

Ahh the Dake! I needs me one of those!

[@mnyshrpknvs]

I do need to purchase a claw hammer, and am looking at a Estwing and a Vaughan. I decided on a Vaughan because I want a wood handle and I want it made in America. The Estwing wood and fiberglass are Taiwan made.

[@MrJruta]

Same here, I wanted a wood handle one and almost got Estwing before I realized it wasn’t made in the USA. Ended up finding a Craftsman (new but must be pre-Taiwan)

[@cheekymonkey444]

Reminds me of the story of the the Ugly Duckling, ending up as a beautiful swan. Well done.

[@johnpatrickcryan6182]

Vaughn had that ring to it like swords clashing,

[@13ivanogre13]

Is it possible that this hammer could be a cheap imitation? Love your show!

[@not2fast4u2c]

That is a Nice looking hammer

[@gaelyonnet557]

“I don’t save all kinds of junk...” 🥴😂😆

[@glengrossnickle4985]

Sorry the hazards of typing on my phone with big fingers. I have one ball peen I used at the hospital for years. I think it needs a little love and try and make it nice. Yours looks great. Stay safe and healthy my friend. Thanks

[@gardener123ful]

If you paint or varnish after you put on the Linseed oil it seals the Linseed oil in and you would never know Linseed oil was applied at all,try it !!!!!! Your tools will look great ,be clean and still have the added benefit of the moisture from the linseed oil.!!!!

[@mikecurtis2585]

That's the way I put my wedges in. I learned from a blacksmith. Thanks!!

[@ScoutCrafter]

It really works great! 😃👍

[@jameshill3244]

Great job,keep the vid's coming.

[@Traderjoe]

I know it would be complete overkill, but I was wondering if you were to put the head into the vertical mill and mill new precise facets, how would you go about it? What mills, I mean?

[@ScoutCrafter]

Those facets are forged by the die and the only way you could get the angles perfect is using a series of files! Every one of those facets were different angles. The funny thing is Joe once you have 3-1/2 hours into a crappy hammer you start to question your sanity! 😂😂😂

[@Traderjoe]

@@ScoutCrafter Hahaha 😂 I can imagine 🤣

[@bigmikeh5827]

Great job my brother. Picked up a ball peen head the other day. Now to hit the hardware store for a hickory Amish made handle.

[@joegreen4547]

My grandfather gave me a hard hat from the 70s

[@ScoutCrafter]

I have a nice Aluminum one!

[@joegreen4547]

@@ScoutCrafter i want to get an aluminum one but there like 40 or 50 bucks its plastic

[@daviddibella9432]

Nice restoration.

[@larryborkstrom3580]

You did that hammer justice I thought at the beginning you were going to throw away the handle make or buy a new one thanks for tip on saving the original one

[@ScoutCrafter]

Larry- Years back I bought a whole box of hammer handles, I have yet to use one! LOL!!!!

[@highdownmartin]

Hammer handle length reminds me of a story from a railway workshop. Apprentices being trained in hammer/ cold chisel work, flattening material, cutting sheet etc. The Gaffer comes round and catches someone using their hammer by holding it up near the head. He takes the hammer, puts it in a vice, and saws the back end of the handle off where the apprentice SHOULD have been holding the hammer Harsh lesson. But I’m sure he did it right after.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hammer handles are set according to job task and head weight... Framers like long handles to increase reach and swing. Ball peen hammers aren’t made for such duty as represented by their thin handle profile. However there will always be some gorilla swinging a underweighted hammer with tremendous force because he is using the wrong hammer! 😃👍

[@walterbordett2023]

I wonder if that was a WWll vintage hammer that was made with the emphasis on cheap and fast for the war effort, or maybe for a post-war government contract. GSA often bought tools at low prices and to get a contract you had to cut some corners on finish.

[@MrBoom246]

Had to come back and watch again 🤦🏻‍♂️😂😂👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

Looks great at this end 🔨👍😊

[@RobertSiwik1968]

Beautiful Vaughn!

[@thunderstruck1078]

That's how I came here originally - Mr. Pete mentioned that he was going to send some tools (instead of throwing them away) to a guy who does amazing restorations.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Mr Pete is such a wealth of knowledge and a great guy... I love his stories. 😃👍

[@thunderstruck1078]

@@ScoutCrafter Especially those when he says "I'm rambling" :)

[@mnyshrpknvs]

Bought myself a 2lb and 1lb Hazet Ballpein last year. You can never have enough variety when it comes to hammers.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Absolutely true!!! 😃👍

[@terrybarrett6785]

GREAT DAKE FOOTAGE - GOTTA LOVE THE DAKE.

[@OldSneelock]

Pretty nice. Some people just beat things with abandon don't they. Don't force it get a bigger hammer.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Dave- I guess if they were working out of a tool bag or box we could forgive them but I often see guys with only one undersized hammer in their entire shop! LOL

[@OldSneelock]

@@ScoutCrafter I wonder how many people there are with only one chinesium cast iron hammer that is the only tool in their junk drawer?😁😎

[@OldSneelock]

John I just noticed that your schedule is running perilously close to mine. I woke up at 1:30 am and can't get back to sleep. I always disliked 3rd shift. Now that I'm retired I find myself living it. 🤔😎

[@patjohnson3100]

Ugly hammer? It's a beauty now. I have Vaughan and Estwing hammers, and like them all. Good honest USA made hammers Thanks.

[@jr-on8mr]

SC now my #1 show

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks!!!!!!

[@setdown2]

It all turns out great...what about a gun stock strip and refinish...even the metal...stay safe...

[@Resto-Rob]

I do love a good ball peen hammer! Great show! 👍

[@ScoutCrafter]

LOL- My GF asked who was that guy? =P

[@planejet42]

Nice job! It’s been a bit since a ball pein resto! Maybe it was a depression era hammer.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Good point!

[@joegreen4547]

I don’t think you will ever move

[@alfredofloress3435]

Buen resultado y una larga vida a ese martillo !! 👍🖐️

[@bobjoncas2814]

..good one,stay safe and enjoy the day..

[@puma421]

I will not buy another hammer, I will not buy another hammer, I will not buy another hammer, I will not buy another hammer

[@glenwillard7537]

I always look forward to your videos

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks Glen! 😃👍